Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010
Notional amount of interest rate derivatives related to outstanding debt		$ 0
Notional amount of interest rate derivatives related to forecasted debt issuances	200,000
Notional amount of foreign currency contracts		0
Interest Rate Derivative Contracts [Member]
Notional amount of interest rate derivatives related to outstanding debt		50,000
Amount of ineffectiveness	0	0
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Amount of ineffectiveness	0	0
Foreign Currency Contracts Maturing In 2011 [Member]
Notional amount of foreign currency contracts		8,629
Foreign Currency Contracts Maturing In 2012 [Member]
Notional amount of foreign currency contracts	$ 9,766